Food Ethics

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Now, perhaps more than ever before, we are aware of the ethical choices we make each time we eat. This anthology explores issues such as genetically modified foods, animal rights, population and consumption, pollution, centralized versus local production, vegetarianism and more. The twenty one readings that make up this volume bring together a diverse group of voices. Introductions and study questions help you to prepare for reflection and discussion on these significant and noteworthy issues.

Introduction

Food Ethics

Animal Rights

Rational Beings Alone Have Moral Worth

KantĘs Treatment of Animals

A Utilitarian Defense of Animal Liberation

The Radical Egalitarian Case for Animal Rights

A Critique of ReganĘs Rights Theory

Population and Consumption

A Special Moment in History: The Challenge of Overpopulation and Overconsumption